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What is the 'correct way' to charge the 12 volt battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Apr 12, 2019.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    What is the 'correct way' to charge the 12 volt battery?
     
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  2. bisco

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    with a ctek agm charger, around $75.
     
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    What aspect of charging are you concerned about ?
    You get a relatively small battery charger, like about 4 amps, connect it to the battery and leave it overnight.........or until the charger indicates that it is done.
    Smaller chargers will just take longer.
     
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